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hy do I need to maintain the pressure in my tyres, we hear you ask? How often should I check my tyre pressure?
There are 3 main reasons why maintaining your tyre pressure is pretty important:
• Safety – for you, your passengers and other road users.
• Fuel efficiency and economy – making it cheaper for you to run.
• The environment – fuel efficiency results in lower CO2 emissions.
All you have to do is check your tyres fairly regularly to ensure they are at the right pressure. Plus, maintaining the pressure in your tyres also means you can get a longer life from them, so you don’t have to change them as often, because we all know that can sometimes be a pain!
Here at FastFit Station our friendly tyre experts are on hand to help you out. So if you want your tyre pressures checked, just simply book a free, no hassle appointment and we’ll do the rest – giving you that good old-fashioned service.
Checking Tyre Pressures
• The recommended tyre pressures for your vehicle will be found in the vehicle handbook or on a placard mounted on the vehicle e.g. behind the petrol filler cap or on the drivers door pillar.
• Always check pressures when the tyres are cold, never adjust tyre pressures during or immediately following a journey.
• Check tyre pressures every two weeks and adjust when necessary. Always refit the valve cap.
• Low tyre pressures reduce the tyre's performance and increase fuel consumption. It is advisable to obtain a reliable pressure gauge which can be purchased at most motorist centres at a reasonable cost.
